Misdiagnosis: How Asthma Misdiagnosis Can Impact Patients

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Misdiagnosis
How Asthma Misdiagnosis Can Impact Patients
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Lung diseases and disorders are hard to diagnose
because of their similarities with other
illnesses. Shortness of breath, dizziness and
nausea, for instance, can be signs of asthma or
other illnesses.
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Interestingly, its a common childhood disease,
asthma. Asthma is a lifelong, chronic illness,
but many people go into remission as adults. A
Canadian study showed that up to one in three
people currently diagnosed with asthma may not
actually have the disease. Some have other lung
diseases, while others are completely
misdiagnosed and have no asthma or lung disease
whatsoever.
WHAT LUNG DISORDER IS OFTEN MISDIAGNOSED IN
ADULTS?
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Its hard to diagnose because of the varied
symptoms. Not all patients have the same
triggers, meaning that different items may cause
an attack to begin. For instance, someone with
allergic asthma may have an attack when exposed
to cats or dogs, while exercise-induced asthma
only really occurs when a person runs or begins
to exercise significantly.
WHY IS ASTHMA SO DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE?
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The interesting thing about misdiagnosis is how
it can hide more significant illnesses like heart
disease or pulmonary hypertension, both of which
can cause shortness of breath, chest pain and
other symptoms of asthma.
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While asthma is portrayed as a minor illness in
the media, the reality is that its a medical
condition that can lead to death. An attack
without medication or an attack that does not
respond to medication can lead to a trip to the
ER and potentially lead to death.
WHATS THE HARM IN NOT APPROPRIATELY DIAGNOSING
ASTHMA?
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One of the most harmful things about a
misdiagnosis is the potential that the real
disease causing symptoms isnt being treated.
Whether its heart disease or something else, the
reality is that patients need to receive the
accurate treatment for their conditions.

If youve been misdiagnosed in the past or think
you have a misdiagnosis now, you need to seek
further testing to determine your lung function
and to rule out other possible illnesses. You
have a right to seek more than one opinion from
various doctors, and you should do so to make
sure you get the most accurate diagnosis
possible. With a good diagnosis, its possible to
treat almost any illness to make you more
comfortable.
Misdiagnosis
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A misdiagnosis can lead to a problem never
being discovered or being discovered too late. At
the Weitz Firm, a Philadelphia Misdiagnosis
Attorney Eric H. Weitz will work to investigate
your case to secure the compensation you deserve.
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